This is a Koa Fighter by ABS (American Bladesmith Society) Journeyman Smith Karl Andersen. Karl is a full time maker operating as Andersen Forge. This particular knife features a San Mai Damascus blade with 420 Stainless Steel laminated to a high carbon 1095 core, the Hi-lo guard is a faceted piece of hot-blued mild steel and, aside from the stunning blade my other favorite feature of this piece is the Exhibition grade piece of stabilized Hawaiian Koa that is the handle. As you move the handle about and view it from differing angles it seems to change and lighten and darken in different areas, very cool. Last but not leasest, this is a take-down piece. This piece is from my personal collection and came to me new directly from the maker, it can now be a fantastic addition to your collection!